I went on a trip to Jamaica in college and bought a Bob Marley tape while there figuring I should check it out. Been a reggae fan ever since. I was big into Sublime and 311 in the 90s. I need to check out more of the bands listed here.
Other than Bob Marley and maybe Sean Paul, I think Shaggy might be the most successful reggae artist in the US. I like a lot of his stuff, and I have some good memories associated with his Hot Shot album that make that one particularly nostalgic for me.
I like the Dirty Heads as well, more recent band. Went to a concert last August that featured Matisyahu, the Dirty Heads, Sublime with Rome, and 311. It was AWESOME!
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